How Starbucks got its name
The INSIDER Summary: • Starbucks got its name thanks to founder Gordon Bowker's friend Terry Heckler.• Heckler used his advertising skills to point out that names with the prefix "st" do well....
View ArticleA university said it's 'very sorry' it gave test subjects the amount of...
Two students have suffered life-threatening effects from caffeine after being given 100 times the amount they were supposed to in a research experiment, reports the BBC. At Northumbria University,...
View ArticleA coffee shop in NYC is making the city's wildest espresso
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View Article10 things anyone who's worked at a coffee shop will relate to
The INSIDER Summary:• Coffee shop employees have seen the good and the bad when it comes to customers. • They love when you appreciate their latte art. • Don't overcomplicate an order (or a barista's...
View ArticleA 23-year-old college dropout just opened a robot-powered coffee kiosk in San...
Henry Hu, 23, hates waiting in lines at coffee shops. The college dropout and recipient of the prestigious Thiel Fellowship throws back about five cups of coffee a day on average.Thanks to his new...
View ArticleStarbucks condemns the refugee ban with one inspiring announcement
The INSIDER Summary:• Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced that the company will hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years.• The announcement follows President Trump's executive order banning...
View ArticleUnderrated coffee drinks you should be ordering
The INSIDER Summary:• Most of us get through the day with coffee.• Try an espresso shot mixed with tonic.• For a small caffeine fix, get a 4 oz. cortado which is equal parts espresso and milk. Hip...
View Article7 underrated coffee drinks you should be ordering
The INSIDER Summary:• Most of us tend to stick to the same coffee order every day.•Although it can be tough to remember the differences between each drink, baristas around the country encourage coffee...
View ArticleAn LA coffee shop makes the coolest-looking coffees
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View Article6 things a barista would never order at a coffee shop
The INSIDER Summary:•A bad cup of coffee is not always the coffee shop's fault.•Don't assume that every barista is trained to make the secret menu options.•A cappuccino will not have as much foam if...
View ArticleWhy you should never throw your coffee grounds away
We often throw our coffee grounds away straight after we've poured our coffee, but there are in fact many other uses for them.They can be added to your dog's shampoo to create a natural flea repellent...
View ArticleThis veteran-run coffee company wants to take on 'anti-American' Starbucks to...
As Trump supporters threaten to boycott Starbucks, Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) is seizing the opportunity to win over coffee drinkers who support the president.Soon after Starbucks CEO Howard...
View ArticleThis Canadian coffee shop serves sugar in cotton candy form
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View ArticleThere's an $18 cup of coffee you can buy in New York City
The INSIDER Summary:• A new coffee shop in NYC plans to charge $18 for a cup of coffee.• The coffee is expensive because of a bean called gesha. • The average coffee drinker may find it too light and...
View ArticleThe real reason Starbucks uses tall, grande, and venti sizes
The INSIDER Summary:• Starbucks sizes aren't your regular small, medium large, but tall, grande, and venti.• Turns out, Starbucks founder Howard Schultz had taken a trip to Italy in 1983, and was...
View ArticleYou can order a scoop of ice cream in your Starbucks coffee now
The INSIDER Summary:• Starbucks is testing the affogato beverage in ten stores across the country.• Affogato is an Italian dessert with a shot of espresso poured over vanilla gelato.• Starbucks...
View ArticleA Starbucks barista explains why you should never order an iced cappuccino
The INSIDER Summary:• An iced cappuccino is a hard drink to make because it involves pouring hot milk foam over ice.• The barista must make more foam than usual for this drink, and will often end up...
View Article7 kitchen accessories under $30 that will improve your morning coffee
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.I start almost every day with a cup...
View ArticleThis cult-favorite coffee tumbler keeps my drinks hot for hours
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.My morning commute is a pretty important...
View ArticleThese are the best coffee beans in the world, according to an executive of a...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.While the saying goes that breakfast is...
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